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Intersog

Senior Data Scientist

Rockville , United States
contractor

AI overview

Drive data-driven insights through machine learning and generative AI solutions, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across functional teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to drive impactful data-driven insights that inform strategic business decisions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical rigor, and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex business problems
  • Explore and implement generative AI solutions to enhance analytical capabilities and business processes
  • Create advanced, interactive visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights to diverse audiences
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into analytical solutions
  • Conduct rigorous statistical analyses to validate findings and ensure data integrity
  • Lead stakeholder engagement, presenting complex technical concepts in accessible ways
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the data science practice
  • Deploy and maintain models in cloud-based environments
  • Drive end-to-end project delivery from problem definition through implementation

 

Requirements

  • Python Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation (required)
  • Data Manipulation & Processing: Strong proficiency in pandas for data analysis and PySpark for large-scale distributed data processing
  • SQL: Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis across various database systems
  • Statistics: Strong foundation in statistical methods, experimental design, and hypothesis testing (required)
  • Machine Learning: Hands-on experience building, training, and deploying ML models in production environments
  • Advanced Visualization: Proficiency with Plotly and Plotly Dash for creating interactive, production-grade visualizations
  • Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for data processing and model deployment
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships and driving alignment
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field; advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Generative AI: Experience with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and GenAI applications
  • Experience with graph databases and graph analytics
  • Knowledge of network analysis and graph-based algorithms
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industries
  • Familiarity with MLOps and model monitoring best practices

 Intersog

Intersog® is a Chicago-based provider of software engineering, custom development, and IT consulting solutions. We help companies address IT talent shortage challenges and jump fast on the innovation bandwagon by building dedicated software development teams locally in the USA, Canada, Mexico, or our R&D centers in Ukraine, as well as providing ad-hoc project resources for short- and long-term software project needs. Our primary goal in partnering with you is to exceed your expectations and foster an ongoing relationship that envelopes innovation, industry leadership, and business strategy while delivering products that resonate with your audience and bring exceptional user experience, brand elevation, and market dominance. We fit perfectly in any software development partnership and empower innovation with our 6 A's strengths: Advisory, Application Development, Automation, Analytics, Access to Talent, and Actual Results. Riding technology's wave® is Intersog's philosophy that we have been following for over 18 years to create teams and products that are technologically native and agile.

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